As October winds down, November takes center stage for millions of pensioners nationwide. During this month, pensioners must submit their digital life certificates. Here’s what you need to know:
Age Matters: Super senior citizens aged 80 and above can submit their life certificates from October 1 to November 30.
Senior citizens aged 60 and above have a window from November 1 to November 30.
Digital Convenience: The life certificate is a biometric digital service available to both central and state pensioners.
Doorstep Banking Option: Pensioners can now submit their life certificate from the comfort of their homes.
The State Bank of India, the country’s largest public sector bank, offers this service. You can access doorstep banking through the DSB app, web portal, or a toll-free number.
Requirements for Doorstep Banking
1) Aadhaar number
2) Mobile number
3) Linked Aadhaar to your pension-paying bank account or post office account
4) Biometrics
5) PPO number, pension account number, and bank details
What’s the Cost?: There’s a fee for doorstep banking, which varies by bank. Typically, it’s around Rs 70 plus GST. Some banks offer this service for free to senior citizens.
How to Register for Doorstep Banking
1) Download the Doorstep Banking App.
2) Register using your mobile number and verify with an OTP.
3) Provide personal details, address, and select a time slot.
4) The bank will deduct the doorstep banking charge from your account.
5) You’ll receive a service number.
6) The bank will send an SMS with the agent’s details.
7) Your life certificate will be collected at your doorstep.
